Thomas Cullen

Thomas Cullen

• Thomas Cullen was born circa 1776.
• He married Margaret Frankford, daughter of John Frankford and Jane Rutherford.
• Thomas Cullen became a widower at the 10 November 1850 death of his wife Margaret Frankford.
• The following appeared on 21 November 1850 in The New Jersey Mirror: [Died] In Philadelphia, on November 10, 1850, Mrs. Margaret Cullen, wife of Captain Thomas Cullen, in the 66th year of her age. Mrs. Cullen was for many years a resident of Mount Holly.
• Thomas Cullen died on 19 February 1855.
• The following appeared on 8 March 1855 in The New Jersey Mirror: Captan Thomaas Cullen, a widely-known citizen of Camden, died on Monday February 19, 1855, aged 79 years. The chief part of his active life was passed in the merchant marine service; but when the war of 1812 broke out, he promptly volunteered in behalf of his country, and served with honor down to the time of Peace. He was the father of Dr. Thomas F. Cullen, from whose house he was buried on Thursday--the funeral being attended by the Captains Society of Philadelphia, and a large number of the neighbors and friends. Captain Cullen resided in Mount Holly, for many years.

• Last Edited: 7 Jul 2012